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Peter Mutharika Promises a “New Malawi” After September 17 Elections
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 22, 2025
NTCHEU, Malawi – Former President Peter Mutharika, leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has promised Malawians a “New Malawi” if his party secures victory in the September 17, 2025 elections. Addressing thousands of supporters at a...
Illovo Sugar Malawi secures US$45 million shareholder loan
The Maravi Post
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August 20, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Illovo Sugar Malawi has secured approval for a $45 million loan facility from its majority shareholder, SUCOMA Holdings Limited. The approval was granted during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on August 19, 2025,...
UTM leader Dr Kabambe invades Lilongwe rural with economic recovery message for better Malawi
The Maravi Post
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August 19, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-UTM leader Dalitso Kabambe has reiterated to promise reviving the country’s economy if elected as the president on 16th September 2025. Speaking on the sidelines of a continued whistle stop rallies in Lilongwe, Kabambe, has...
Peter Mutharika Promises to End Hunger and Build a Prosperous Malawi
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 21, 2025
Ntcheu, Malawi – Former President and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Peter Mutharika, has assured Malawians that he is ready to rescue the nation from the current economic and social challenges. Speaking at the old government depot in...
AGRA Eyes Soybeans and Groundnuts to Help Malawi Break Free from Tobacco Dependence
Nyasa Times
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August 21, 2025
Malawi could double its export revenues within the next decade by shifting from tobacco to high-potential crops such as soybeans, groundnuts, and horticulture, a senior official at the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has said....
Evangelist Richard Zinyongo condemns attention-seeking Prophets in Malawi
Malawi 24
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August 21, 2025
Lilongwe-based Evangelist Richard Zinyongo, a prominent figure in Malawi’s Pentecostal and prophetic movement, has voiced strong criticism against certain prophets who exploit electoral periods to make unfounded prophecies. Zinyongo, known for his...
High Court to deliver ruling on MEC judicial review case on Sept 11
The Maravi Post
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September 9, 2025
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-High Court judge Chimbizgani Kacheche has scheduled September 11, 2025, to deliver a ruling on the judicial review case concerning the Malawi Electoral Commission’s (MEC) decision to deny independent auditors access to its...
Raven Duchess embarks on tour of South Africa, Malawi
Zimbabwe Independent
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Founded in 2004, the festival has grown to become one of Africa’s most renowned cultural events. FRESH off a breakthrough year that saw her charm stages across Southern and East Africa, Zimbabwe’s jazz-soul sensation Raven Duchess is poised for an...
DPP and MCP Shun 2025 Malawi Presidential Debates as Task Force Pushes Ahead
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 21, 2025
Lilongwe, Malawi-The 2025 Presidential Debates Task Force has confirmed that the highly anticipated series of presidential debates will go ahead, despite the withdrawal of two of Malawi’s largest political parties — the Democratic Progressive...
Statistician critiques methodology in Kondowe’s voter preferences report
The Maravi Post
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September 10, 2025
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Statistician Tsilizani Mwalimu Kaombe has commended the use of graphics in Shyley Kondowe’s recent report on voter preferences but has raised concerns over the survey’s methodology. In an interview with Maravi Post,Kaombe who...
Indian pulses farmers face double whammy
The Hindu Business Line
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September 12, 2025
Indian pulse growers face a double whammy. One, the yield and quality of crops such as moong (green gram) and urad (black matpe) are likely to be affected due to excess rain. Two, prices of pulses in the global market are in the grips of bears...
Lindian secures $59m commitments for Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi
Mining Technology
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August 21, 2025
Lindian Resources has completed a two-tranche placement, securing A$91.5m ($59.2m) in commitments from institutional investors to develop the Kangankunde rare earths project in Malawi. The company’s board has approved the final investment decision...
Shoprite to exit Malawi after 25 years
Zambian Observer
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August 21, 2025
Shoprite to exit Malawi after 25 years Africa’s largest food retailer, Shoprite, has announced its withdrawal from Malawi after 25 years of operation, as it continues to scale back its footprint in non-core African markets. The South African...
Kabambe Draws Massive Crowd at Lilongwe Mchezi
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 21, 2025
Dr. Dalitso Kabambe made a striking appearance at the Mchezi festival on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, in Lilongwe. The event witnessed an extraordinary turnout, reflecting the growing popularity of the presidential hopeful. Thousands of people...
Netball Association of Malawi Set for Annual General Meeting
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 21, 2025
The Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has announced that this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will focus on reviewing the association’s performance over the past years, as well as setting the tone for future progress. NAM General Secretary,...
Organizers of the 2025 Malawi Presidential Debates have announced that the events will proceed as earlier planned
Zambian Observer
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August 21, 2025
Organizers of the 2025 Presidential Debates have announced that the events will proceed as earlier planned. This is coming when the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have refused to participate. The Presidential...
The blossoming of a new Malawi
The Times Group Malawi
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August 21, 2025
For as long as memory allows, Malawi, also known as the Warm Heart of Africa, has worn the heavy garments of poverty, not by choice, but by the cruel weaving of circumstance, history, and misgovernance. The country has stood humbly among the...
Sharp Focus: Seized escort vehicles raise security, political concerns for Malawi’s leaders
The Maravi Post
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August 20, 2025
Former President Joyce Banda has publicly accused the government of seizing her security escort vehicle, a move she says was carried out without explanation. The allegation comes amid rising concerns over the safety of high-profile figures during...
How Data Collection Led to Malawi’s First Public Radiotherapy Centre
IAEA
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“For over 65 years, our human health specialists have collected data on radiotherapy access through our Directory of Radiotherapy Centres (DIRAC). They have also helped countries establish and expand their capacities in using ionizing radiation to...
OPINION | Presidential Debates Are Nothing But Malawi’s National Beauty Contest for Politicians—Nothing Impactful
Nyasa Times
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August 21, 2025
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the grand spectacle of Malawian “democracy”—the presidential debate. Bright lights. Moderators in crisp suits. Cameras rolling. And for what? In a country where politics is run not by ideas but by who you know, who...